New Delhi, May 29 -- As enterprises sharpen their focus on AI adoption, digital modernisation, cybersecurity, and data-driven operations, companies across industries are strengthening leadership teams with strategic CXO appointments. This week, from AI startups and analytics firms to manufacturing, hospitality, BFSI, and HR technology players, the latest leadership moves reflect a growing push toward innovation-led growth and scalable digital transformation. The appointments also underline how organisations are increasingly turning to experienced technology and business leaders to navigate evolving enterprise demands, improve operational agility, and build future-ready digital capabilities in a highly competitive market. Here's a roundup:
Qlik names Saugata Saha as President and CEO
Enterprise AI and data analytics company Qlik has appointed Saugata Saha as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 31, 2026, as the company sharpens its focus on AI-led enterprise transformation. Saha joins from S&P Global, where he served as President of Market Intelligence and Chief Enterprise Data Officer, leading large-scale data modernisation and AI adoption initiatives. At Qlik, he will drive the next phase of innovation across analytics, data integration, and enterprise AI platforms. The appointment comes as enterprises globally look to scale AI deployments with trusted and unified data ecosystems. Qlik is expected to strengthen its AI and analytics positioning under Saha's leadership amid growing demand for intelligent automation and actionable business insights.
PL Capital Group appoints Yagnesh Parikh as Group CTO
PL Capital Group has appointed Yagnesh Parikh as Group Chief Technology Officer to strengthen its digital transformation and enterprise technology capabilities. In his new role, Parikh will lead the group's technology strategy, digital infrastructure modernisation, cybersecurity initiatives, and innovation roadmap across businesses. The appointment reflects the financial services company's increasing focus on technology-led operational efficiency, customer engagement, and scalable digital platforms. With the BFSI sector rapidly adopting AI, automation, cloud infrastructure, and advanced analytics, PL Capital is expected to accelerate its digital initiatives under Parikh's leadership. The company is also likely to focus on tighter integration between technology systems and business operations to enhance agility, governance, and long-term growth.
Anthropic strengthens India push with Sangeeta Bavi
Anthropic has appointed Sangeeta Bavi to lead its startup and digital-native ecosystem initiatives in India, marking a significant step in the AI company's expansion strategy in one of its fastest-growing markets. In her new role, Bavi will work closely with startups, developers, and emerging digital businesses to strengthen the adoption of Anthropic's AI technologies and platforms. The move highlights Anthropic's growing focus on India's innovation ecosystem as competition intensifies among global AI firms to deepen developer engagement and enterprise partnerships. Bavi brings extensive experience in technology ecosystem development and startup engagement. Anthropic is expected to deepen its presence across India's AI and developer landscape while expanding collaborations with digital-native enterprises and emerging technology ventures.
Six Senses appoints Yogendra Singh Shekhawat as Head of IT
Luxury hospitality brand Six Senses has appointed Yogendra Singh Shekhawat as Head of Information Technology to lead its digital and technology operations. In his new role, Shekhawat will oversee IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital guest experience, and enterprise technology modernisation initiatives across the hospitality chain's operations. The appointment comes as hospitality companies increasingly invest in technology-driven personalisation, smart property management, and seamless digital experiences for travellers. With rising demand for AI-enabled customer engagement and operational efficiency in the hospitality sector, Six Senses is expected to strengthen its digital transformation roadmap under Shekhawat's leadership while enhancing service innovation and operational resilience across properties.
UltraTech Cement names Rakesh Khairnar to lead Technology CoE
UltraTech Cement has appointed Rakesh Khairnar as Vice President and Head - Technology, Centre of Excellence, reinforcing the company's focus on enterprise technology innovation and digital transformation. In his new role, Khairnar will lead technology-driven initiatives to improve operational efficiency, automation, and scalable digital capabilities across the organisation. The appointment reflects the cement major's broader strategy to integrate advanced technologies, industrial automation, and data intelligence into core business operations. As manufacturing companies increase investments in AI, predictive analytics, and smart factory initiatives, UltraTech is expected to accelerate its digital modernisation efforts under Khairnar's leadership while strengthening enterprise-wide technology integration.
Alvarez & Marsal appoints Sushil Zaregaonkar as Managing Director
Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal has appointed Sushil Zaregaonkar as Managing Director to strengthen its financial services transformation practice in India. In his new role, Zaregaonkar will focus on driving large-scale transformation engagements for banking and financial services clients, including operational restructuring, digital modernisation, and technology-led efficiency initiatives. The appointment comes at a time when financial institutions are accelerating investments in AI, automation, regulatory technology, and customer-centric digital platforms. Alvarez & Marsal is looking to deepen its presence in India's rapidly evolving BFSI landscape by expanding advisory capabilities and supporting enterprises navigating complex transformation and growth challenges.
Darwinbox appoints Aditya Ashokkumar B for global solutioning role
Darwinbox has appointed Aditya Ashokkumar B to lead Global Technical Solutioning and Advisory as the HR technology platform strengthens its enterprise transformation and global expansion strategy. In his new role, Aditya will work closely with customers and partners to drive technology consulting, solution architecture, and strategic advisory initiatives across markets. The appointment comes as organisations increasingly seek AI-enabled HR platforms to support workforce transformation, the employee experience, and data-driven talent management. Darwinbox is expected to further strengthen its enterprise engagement capabilities and global delivery framework under Aditya's leadership while expanding large enterprise adoption across international markets.
Insurtech firm BimaKavach appoints Pradeep Siddharthan as CTPO
Bengaluru-based Insurtech firm BimaKavach appointed Pradeep Siddharthan as Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO), as the business-focused insurtech steps up investments in artificial intelligence-led underwriting and risk intelligence capabilities for enterprises. In his new role, Siddharthan will lead product strategy and engineering, with a mandate to build what the company describes as an "intelligence layer" for commercial insurance underwriting. He will oversee the company's technology roadmap and use AI and data capabilities to accelerate risk assessment and improve contextual decision-making around business coverage. (Read more)
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